Aha Kanaka Ku'oko'a Meeting Analysis and Editorial
by Kale Gumapac
The Aha Kanaka Ku'oko'a on Saturday was a partial success in its effort to unify the sovereign groups under one entity. Approximately 100-125 people attended the first unification attempt. The format allowed for each speaker to introduce their organizations position or process for restoration and/or continuance of the Kingdom of Hawaii government.
The speakers were Poka Laenui of Aha Hawaii Oiwi, Leon Siu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Kingdom of Hawaii, Russell Stewart, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Hawaii, Henry Noa, Prime Minister, Reinstated Kingdom of Hawaii, Richard Pomaikai Kinney, Sovereign and Kuhio Vogeler, PhD.
Poka Laenui-favors passage of the Akaka Bill and will work on drafting a new constitution for a newly formed government. He cannot sit in on any unification meeting representing his group but can do so as an individual.
Leon Siu-Recognizes the Hawaiian Kingdom Constitution of 1887 in existence at the time of the overthrow in 1893. He is willing to sit at the unification table upon full disclosures of any rules or proceedings in advance could be reviewed.
Russell Stewart-Recognizes the Hawaiian Kingdom Constitution of 1887. He will only sit at the unification table under certain conditions. To be disclosed later.
Henry Noa-His government has already taken the necessary steps to exist. All others should join his organization. He is not willing to sit at the table of unification when his government is already in existence. The only thing left is for people to join his organization and vote in his upcoming 2011 Elections.
Pomaikai and Kuhio do not represent any organization.
The overall outcome in my personal view was good because it is the beginning of the unification process. It also showed that those who presented information are not far off from agreeing. The downside is the egos are still in the way of progress. However, we are going to call for a summit meeting of all the leaders to sit at the table to work on unification. Na Poe Kanaka needs to stand up and tell the leaders to put aside their egos and come up with a solution so we can onipaa! Pupukahi i holomua!
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ALOHA Kakou, e Hawaii,
As a long time supporter of Independence I support the efforts of Aha Kanaka Kuokoa. It is my hope that after the forum on Sept. 25 that AKK will now go to the Neighboring Islands.
Giving the Leaders and the people of the Neighboring Islands the opportunity to be part of the Aha Kanaka Kuokoa movement. As it is now important that AKK reach out to all who supports Independence.
Long Live The Hawaiian Kingdom, o Pomaikaiokalani, Sovereign, HPACH
Pomaikaiokalani > PomaikaiokalaniSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:23am
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As a long time supporter of Independence I support the efforts of Aha Kanaka Kuokoa. It is my hope that after the forum on Sept. 25 that AKK will now go to the Neighboring Islands.
Giving the Leaders and the people of the Neighboring Islands the opportunity to be part of the Aha Kanaka Kuokoa movement. As it is now important that AKK reach out to all who supports Independence.
Long Live The Hawaiian Kingdom, o Pomaikaiokalani, Sovereign, HPACH